I am back from Exponential 2010. I produced the main sessions of the conference, and co-hosted with my pastor Dave Ferguson. It was pretty rockin'. Here is a video of the song we used to introduce Francis Chan, who spoke at the last session. A little backstory: Last Sunday, Francis Chan announced at his church that he and his family were leaving the church to start a new adventure in ministry, which might have something to do with inner city L.A. But since details were sketchy, it was a perfect time to ask him "what's up?"

Hello all - well, the flu bug hit me yesterday, but that won't stop me today from commenting on the top nine, singing Elvis tunes. Here we go...

Crystal: "Saved" - Great opener. That song was right in her pocket.

Andrew: "Hound Dog" - This just didn't work. He's just about done.

Tim: "Can't Help Falling in Love" - very good. He isn't just a dreamboat after all...

Lee: "Little Less Conversation" - I generally don't care for this song. But Lee's got a good groove going on. Very Black Crowes.

Aaron: "Blue Suede Shoes" - "It's probably wrong in every possible way" - he said it, not me. How do you do this song and not wear blue shoes?

Siobhan: "Suspicious Minds" - Sleepy was the right word. Unless she's belting and beating the crap out of a song, she isn't interesting. So she gets there, but it's late.

Michael: "In The Ghetto" - Better than last week. I like him, i hope he gets through on the saving.

Katie: "Baby What do you want me to do" - good vocal, but still lacking spark.

Casey: "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" - Very good but not covering any new ground here.

Looking forward to losing two tomorrow. I think that this season has lacked anyone who has exhibited the "IT factor" that Simon always talked about. Have you noticed how that part of the conversation is totally missing this year? Even Crystal, who is awesome, has dead eyes. Will be interesting to see who goes home. Peace all!

So George Harrison gets the shaft as the focus is on Lennon/McCartney. (Ringo?) And I'm really having trouble staying interested. But what are you gonna do. It's rough this year, but it's still no "Heroes, Season 3."

Here we go, I'll try this week to be as brief as I can.

Aaron: "Long and Winding Road" Shaky Muzak.

Katie: "Let It Be" Slightly less Muzak, but not by much.

Andrew: "Can't Buy Me Love" As an arrangement, it isn't bad. Closer to what I think is his personality. But is it a powerful vocal?

Michael: "Eleanor Rigby" This was hot. Like a Luther Vandross-Living Colour Mashup.

Crystal: "Come Together" Awesome.

Tim: "All My Lovin'" This is the best he's done.

Casey: "Jealous Guy" Very nice. Except for the end - it was like shave an a haircut without the

Siobhan: "Across the Universe" Someone should get fired for that feedback squeal. This lacked the intensity that she thought she was producing.

Lee: "Hey Jude" Why The Face are those bagpipes? Worst for him so far.